Specialized Epic Hardtail
Geometry
- Front: 100 mm
- Rear: Hardtail
- 29″
- Carbon frame only
Specialized’s XC Race Hardtail,
redone for model year 2020 to be lighter, faster, and more forgiving.
Consider if:
- You appreciate a lightweight hardtail that climbs well
- You ride or race XC-style for long distances on smoother trails
Don’t bother if:
- You appreciate a lightweight hardtail that climbs well
- You ride or race XC-style for long distances on smoother trails
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- Epic Hardtail: $2,120 – best bang for the buck
- Comp: $2,620
- Expert: $4,320
- Pro: $5,520 – best practical
- S-Works XTR: $8,520
- S-Works Ultralight: $9,020
- S-Works AXS: $9,520
- S-Works Frameset: $2,500
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- Trek Procaliber
- Scott Scale
- Giant XTC
- Pivot Les
- Santa Cruz Highball
Hoka One One Bondi 6
Most Cushion
Cushion is the name of the game with the Bondi 6. It offers more of it than any other Hoka road shoe, with the goal of providing a comfortable, smooth ride for all distances. If road miles leave you feeling beat up, you might want to give the Bondi 6 a look.
Stack Height
- Heel: 37 mm
- Forefoot: 33 mm
Drop: 4 mm
Stated Weight
- Men’s: 309 g
- Women’s: 244 g
MSRP: $150.00
Cushion is the name of the game with the Bondi 6. It offers more of it than any other Hoka road shoe, with the goal of providing a comfortable, smooth ride for all distances. If road miles leave you feeling beat up, you might want to give the Bondi 6 a look.
Stack Height
- Heel: 37 mm
- Forefoot: 33 mm
Heel to Toe Drop: 4 mm
MSRP: $150.00
Stated Weight
- Men’s: 309 g
- Women’s: 244 g